Francois,
I began going to yoga classes about 15 years ago when I first got into tri's in an attempt to loosen my hamstrings. What began as an adjunct to tri training has evolved into something much more. As I approach 40 I'm still racing...most importantly I'm injury-free. Also, I began teaching yoga a few years ago and I've found that the pranayama (breathwork) has really helped to keep me focused during moderate to high intensity workouts.
It does take time but if you think of it as training (ie the more flexible your hams/lower back the easier it will be to ride aero for longer periods of time...comfortably) you'll find it easier to make the time to do it. Find what works best for you. I submit practicing a little every day has much more beneficial cumulative effect than say a 90 minute class once or twice a week although your body may respond better to something different. One thing I tell all my students, "it's your practice...not mine. Listen to your body".
Good luck & Namaste
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Michael in Fresno
"Do you spend time with your family? Good. Because a man that doesn't spend time with his family can never be a real man" V. Corleone
I began going to yoga classes about 15 years ago when I first got into tri's in an attempt to loosen my hamstrings. What began as an adjunct to tri training has evolved into something much more. As I approach 40 I'm still racing...most importantly I'm injury-free. Also, I began teaching yoga a few years ago and I've found that the pranayama (breathwork) has really helped to keep me focused during moderate to high intensity workouts.
It does take time but if you think of it as training (ie the more flexible your hams/lower back the easier it will be to ride aero for longer periods of time...comfortably) you'll find it easier to make the time to do it. Find what works best for you. I submit practicing a little every day has much more beneficial cumulative effect than say a 90 minute class once or twice a week although your body may respond better to something different. One thing I tell all my students, "it's your practice...not mine. Listen to your body".
Good luck & Namaste
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Michael in Fresno
"Do you spend time with your family? Good. Because a man that doesn't spend time with his family can never be a real man" V. Corleone